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"There has been a significant drop over past eight months among people who think that Georgia is going in right direction, according to the recent public opinion survey released on April 6.
The 10 million Roma living in Europe make up the fastest growing ethnic group on the continent and face disproportionate challenges from poverty to violence. Today NDI celebrated the culture and achievements – and highlighted the plight – of these unique European people, commonly called “gypsies,” in honor of the 40th anniversary of International Roma Day.
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
03/01/2011
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
04/06/2011
Resource Type:
Press Release
Language:
English
As Egypt embarks on its journey from autocracy to democracy, Egyptian political party and civil society leaders are finding it helpful to hear from those in other countries who participated in similar transitions in their own countries. Since the fall of President Hosni Mubarak in February, NDI has been bringing experts and leaders from Chile, Indonesia, Poland, Romania and Serbia to Cairo to meet with youth leaders, civil society and new political parties about the lessons they learned from their own countries’ experiences.
During his most recent visit to Washington, D.C., Mexican President Felipe Calderon said that Mexico is “undergoing a profound transformation, built on the principles and values of democracy.” Among these principles and values, he underscored the importance of “an active civil society that not only exercises its rights and freedoms, but also holds the authorities to account.”
Author:
Andrea L. Levy
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
03/15/2011
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English, French
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"But behind this story of political upheaval lies another, quieter story of outside organizations that, with U.S. government and other money, tutored a young Arab generation in the ways of winning in a political world...
As Nigeria prepares for presidential, legislative and governorate elections next month, a new short film, "My Vote Fit Change Naija,” urges Nigerians to vote as a peaceful means for promoting change in their country. The title, in the pidgin language popular throughout the country, means "my vote can change Nigeria."
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"We are absolutely pleased by the number of election focused advocacy initiatives cropping up in Nigeria! "My Vote Fit Change Naija" is a short film featuring Julius Agwu, Adaora Ukoh, 2Shotz and Yomi Onanuga that encourages Nigerians to get out the vote in the upcoming elections in a simple, engaging and insightful short film format. We encourage all Nigerians to watch the video...
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